Jamie Rivers, 66, a two-time champion, placed third with a mark of 50:08.

Varner recorded the day’s best time — 50:29 without the handicap — for the seventh straight year, one shy of a Dipsea record.

Lundy, who had placed second three times and took home the fastest women’s time in six races prior to Sunday’s race, highlighted a day that passed without any serious injuries. Lundy returned after a year off from Dipsea following a hamstring surgery on her left leg, which has sidelined the veterinarian for much of the past 16 months.

“It feels great,” Lundy said. “I’m really happy. It was (the goal to win), but I would’ve been OK if I didn’t. I just wanted to feel good racing. I really haven’t raced much in a couple of years, so I’m just trying to get the feel for it and enjoy it again.”

The sun peeked through the clouds by the time the post-race ceremony began in the picnic area. Greenbrae’s Hans Schmid, 77, a former champion, took home the 35th and final coveted black T-Shirt.